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. 2017 Sep 18;11:2753–2762. doi: 10.2147/DDDT.S138510

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Histological evaluation of Technovit^® 7200 imbedded, explanted mesh implants.

Notes: The explanted mesh implants showed cluster of bacteria on uncoated (A, magnification 400×) and unloaded PLGA microspheres–coated (C, magnification 400×) mesh implants. Detailed histology shows (B, magnification 1,000×): the presence of bacteria (green arrow) on an uncoated mesh implant; (D, magnification 600×): bacteria growth on the surface of an unloaded PLGA microspheres–coated mesh implant. Bacteria were found in clusters. The rifampicin-coated mesh implants (E, magnification 300×; F, magnification 600×) investigation resulted in no bacteria being found on the implant surface or the surrounding tissue.